Inside

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust performance profile in Inside, a puzzle platformer from 2016. The measured data shows this combination is heavily overqualified for the game’s demands, with average frame rates remaining above 70 FPS even at the most demanding settings. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results across resolutions, settings, and component roles.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 333 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 239 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 150 FPS, another 37% decrease from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the GPU’s rendering workload grows significantly with pixel count, even for a title with modest graphical demands.

The High settings preset shows the same trend but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 167 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 120 FPS, a 28% reduction that mirrors the Low preset scaling. At 4K High, the average is 75 FPS, which is 55% lower than the 1080p High result. This pattern suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become more relevant at higher resolutions, though the game never pushes the combo to its breaking point.

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, shows the most complete picture. At 1080p Medium, the average is 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS. The minimum frame rates scale almost perfectly with the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without sudden drops. The difference between average and minimum FPS remains around 15% across all resolutions, suggesting the CPU is not introducing stutter.

At Ultra settings, the highest quality tier, the averages are 159 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across the entire dataset, yet it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 55% reduction, identical to the High preset’s scaling. This consistency indicates that the relative performance drop from resolution scaling is independent of the quality preset, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates (333 FPS on Low) suggest the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU fast enough. At 4K, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 75 FPS High result versus the 333 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution, given that even the lowest frame rates remain well above display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Inside, this memory configuration proves sufficient. The highest VRAM demand comes from the 4K Ultra preset, which still achieves 72 FPS, indicating the GPU is not running out of memory. The GPU’s base clock of 1830 MHz and boost clock of 2460 MHz provide ample processing power for a game with simple geometry and limited texture complexity.

The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 15.11 TFLOPS for FP32, are far beyond what Inside requires. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4060’s 3072 shading units and 96 texture mapping units are more than adequate for this title. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s explain the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the GPU’s 48 ROPs become a limiting factor, which is why the Ultra preset drops to 72 FPS.

The RTX 4060’s position in the broader GPU landscape provides context. Its average benchmark score of 17639 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon 780M, which scores 17588 with a delta of +0.3%. These close scores indicate that the RTX 4060 sits in a specific performance tier, but in Inside it operates far above its relative ranking because the game is undemanding.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 76 and Vulkan score of 48643 are not directly relevant to Inside, which uses an older rendering path. The game’s release date of 2016-07-06 predates the RTX 40-series by several years, meaning the GPU easily handles the title’s DirectX 11-era graphics. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM is likely underutilized even at 4K, as the game’s art style uses flat colors and simple textures rather than high-resolution assets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate measured for this combo in Inside?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 333 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with maximum quality?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average is 72 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At High settings, 1080p produces 167 FPS versus 75 FPS at 4K, representing a 122% performance increase. At Low settings, the difference is 333 FPS versus 150 FPS, a 122% increase as well.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS values are 226 at 1080p, 163 at 1440p, and 102 at 4K, all at Medium settings.

*Q: Is the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Inside?*

A: The data indicates yes. The 4K Ultra preset runs at 72 FPS with no evidence of memory-related frame drops, as the minimum FPS is not lower than expected.

Q: How does this combo’s frame rate compare between Ultra and Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 114 FPS while Low averages 239 FPS, showing a 110% improvement from lowering settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low settings produce the highest average at 333 FPS. Medium settings average 266 FPS, with a minimum of 226 FPS and a maximum of 306 FPS. High settings average 167 FPS, while Ultra settings average 159 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 174 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has significant headroom even at the most demanding quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease proportionally. Low settings average 239 FPS, a 28% drop from 1080p. Medium settings average 192 FPS, with a minimum of 163 FPS and a maximum of 220 FPS. High settings average 120 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to show its limits. Low settings average 150 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings average 72 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 78 FPS, a smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, but the percentage difference remains consistent.

The Medium settings data provides the most complete frame time information. At 1080p, the range from minimum to maximum is 80 FPS (226 to 306). At 1440p, the range is 57 FPS (163 to 220). At 4K, the range is 36 FPS (102 to 138). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s workload becomes more consistent, reducing the variability between frames.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 333 FPS, which is far beyond any display’s refresh rate. This setting is ideal for competitive play or for users with high-refresh monitors, though the visual quality is reduced. At 1440p, Low still provides 239 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh gaming.

The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, it averages 266 FPS with a minimum of 226 FPS, ensuring no visible stutter. At 1440p, the average of 192 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors. Even at 4K, Medium achieves 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, which is suitable for most displays.

The High preset is recommended for users who want improved visuals without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p, it averages 167 FPS, which is still very high. At 1440p, the 120 FPS average is exactly at the threshold for 120 Hz displays. At 4K, the 75 FPS average is adequate for 60 Hz displays, but users may notice the difference from Medium.

The Ultra preset provides the highest visual quality but with diminishing returns. Compared to High, Ultra only offers a 5% performance reduction at 1080p (159 versus 167 FPS), a 5% reduction at 1440p (114 versus 120 FPS), and a 4% reduction at 4K (72 versus 75 FPS). Given this small penalty, Ultra is recommended for users who want the best image quality, as the frame rate remains playable at all resolutions. The data shows that Medium is the most balanced preset, with Ultra as a close second for users willing to accept slightly lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining characteristic, and the CPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and single-core score of 1713 indicate that the CPU has ample headroom for gaming workloads.

In Inside, the CPU’s role is minimal due to the game’s simple physics and logic. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at any resolution or setting. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 333 FPS, which would require the CPU to process a new frame every 3 milliseconds. The CPU’s 16 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock are more than capable of handling this workload, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both scoring 33089 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX also scores 33091 with a delta of 0%. These results show that the 7800X3D is part of a tightly clustered group of high-performance CPUs, though the 7800X3D’s 3D V-Cache technology provides a gaming-specific advantage that is not visible in these synthetic scores.

The CPU’s 3DMark scores further illustrate its capability. The 16-thread score of 7980 and single-thread score of 959 show strong performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded tests. The PassMark multithread score of 34293 and single-thread score of 3759 confirm that the CPU can sustain high frame rates in Inside, where single-thread performance often matters more due to the game’s sequential update loop.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and support for DDR5 memory provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU. In Inside, the game’s data footprint is small, so the CPU’s cache and memory subsystem are unlikely to be stressed. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which are GPU-dependent variables.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1863 out of 3716 tested combos in Inside. This places it in the 50th percentile of all configurations, which is surprisingly low given the high frame rates achieved. The rank reflects the fact that Inside is a 2016 game with modest requirements, meaning many older or less powerful combos can also achieve high frame rates.

The rank of 1863 suggests that the combo is not optimized for this specific game, but rather is a general-purpose pairing that excels in more demanding titles. The benchmark data shows that the combo’s performance in Inside is limited by the GPU at 4K, but the CPU has significant headroom. This imbalance means that the combination is not in the top tier for this game, as other combos with faster GPUs would achieve higher frame rates at 4K Ultra.

However, the combo’s rank should be interpreted in context. The 3716 total combos include a wide range of hardware, from budget CPUs with integrated graphics to top-tier CPUs paired with flagship GPUs. A rank of 1863 means the combo outperforms half of all tested configurations, which is a reasonable result for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. The RTX 4060’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the 7800X3D’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the combo is stronger than its game-specific rank indicates.

The data shows that the combo’s performance in Inside is more than sufficient for real-world use. At 4K Ultra, the 72 FPS average is playable, and at 1080p Low, the 333 FPS maximum is exceptional. The rank of 1863 is a reflection of the game’s low system requirements rather than a limitation of the hardware. For users with this combo, the measured frame rates demonstrate that Inside runs flawlessly at any resolution and settings combination, making the rank a statistical curiosity rather than a practical concern.